¿Puedo hacer una petición familiar si estoy fuera de los Estados Unidos?

27 Mar 2025 · 32 min
31:50

In this hour‑long live session, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas of Rivas y Asociados answers a rapid stream of viewer questions across multiple platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok). She provides practical guidance on a wide range of U.S. immigration topics, including the typical timelines for VAWA applications (receipt notices, biometrics, work permits), the distinctions and eligibility criteria for Visa T, Visa U, and VAWA, and the importance of original signatures on USCIS forms. Rivas explains how to file a family petition (I‑130) when the petitioner is abroad and the subsequent consular processing steps, and discusses the safety concerns of traveling with a combo card (EAD + advance parole). She outlines expected processing times for I‑212 waivers, the use of military parole for relatives of service members, and travel restrictions for permanent residents with criminal or political issues. Additional topics cover DACA/Advance Parole travel, renewal delays for VAWA‑based work permits, common pitfalls in joint I‑130/I‑485 filings (e.g., money‑order errors), pending I‑751 removal‑of‑conditions cases, delays in obtaining police certifications for Visa U, and what to do if a work authorization is revoked at a USCIS appointment. Throughout, Rivas repeatedly shares her office’s phone numbers, emphasizes the firm’s 7‑day‑a‑week availability for emergencies, and encourages viewers to schedule consultations. The session reflects a supportive, instructional tone aimed at demystifying complex immigration procedures for a Spanish‑speaking audience.

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